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  • PM thanks Olympic volunteers, army and police

    David Cameron praises 70,000 volunteers working at London 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic Torch Relay reaches new heights

    The Paralympic Torch Relay began this morning with the lighting of flames at the top of four mountains across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic flag flies at Eland House

    The Agitos - the flag of the Paralympics - was proudly raised today by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell and two members of the disAbility…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic Agitos flag flies over Downing Street

    David Cameron: "2012 is set to be a fantastic celebration of world-class sport and it is also an incredible opportunity for ParalympicsGB to inspire many others"

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New app provides ultimate guide to 2012 gardens

    London 2012 Gardens great way for spectators to explore the event.

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  • Two years to go

    Countdown to Paralympic Games begins

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Paralympic Day

    Experience the excitement of the Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enjoy free access to architectural treasures this weekend

    Explore a range of interesting properties across England as part of Heritage Opens Days.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic hockey pitch unveiled

    Hugh Robertson joins leading sports figures to see the state of the art venue in action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £75K scheme to fund craft in museums launches

    Art Fund and Crafts Council celebrate fifth year of initiative.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Paralympic Agitos launched in Cardiff

    Symbol for Paralympics unveiled ahead of Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Picasso export deferred

    Ed Vaizey steps in to postpone Child with a Dove export.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Giant Paralympic Agitos launched outside Cardiff City Hall

    With just under two weeks to go until the start of the Paralympic Games, a giant set of Agitos, the symbol for the Paralympic Games, has today…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister's message for Eid

    "To Muslims around the world on this very important day of celebration, I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Minister defers export of Picasso’s celebrated painting Child with a Dove

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on one of Picasso’s most important early paintings, Child with a Dove.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jobs boost welcomed as unemployment falls for fifth month

    Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith today welcomed a fifth consecutive fall in unemployment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public transport Games ‘delivered’ says London 2012

    Record-breaking numbers used road and rail to venues across the UK.

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  • Culture Secretary calls for post-Olympic tourism revolution

    £8 million marketing campaign aiming to triple the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UK, further investment in domestic tourism, plus increase sport and cultural tourism.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Post-Olympic tourism revolution

    Jeremy Hunt announces new strategy to boost visitors by building on London 2012 success.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2012 – Our best ever tourism year

    Tuesday 14 August 2012 Tate Modern, London CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a pleasure to welcome you to Tate Modern. In just 12 years this has…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government